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Beginning in the late 1970s, "Gentleman" Gerry Cooney's
professional boxing career was marked by exhilarating fights,
exciting wins, and a powerful left hook. In 1982, Cooney landed a
lucrative match against world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes on
one of the biggest stages in championship boxing. Yet Cooney's
bouts in the ring were nothing compared to the inner turmoil that
he dealt with and eventually overcame. Gentleman Gerry: A Contender
in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery chronicles the career of a
boxing legend, the challenges and triumphs of a trauma survivor,
and an alcoholic's journey to sustained recovery. Gerry Cooney and
John Grady provide a detailed account of how the former contender
went from an abused childhood to becoming a two-time Golden Gloves
champion. More than just a biography, this book explores the
challenges of surviving difficult moments and overcoming obstacles
such as alcohol addiction. The authors also provide historical
perspectives of the era and behind-the-scenes insight into the
world of professional boxing. Complete with photographs from
esteemed sports photographer Joe DiMaggio and stories directly from
Cooney himself, this book offers an unprecedented look into
Cooney's life and the lessons he learned. Fans of boxing, as well
as sports enthusiasts and others recovering from addiction, will
find Gentleman Gerry a must-read.
Beginning in the late 1970s, "Gentleman" Gerry Cooney's
professional boxing career was marked by exhilarating fights,
exciting wins, and a powerful left hook. In 1982, Cooney landed a
lucrative match against world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes on
one of the biggest stages in championship boxing. Yet Cooney's
bouts in the ring were nothing compared to the inner turmoil that
he dealt with and eventually overcame. Gentleman Gerry: A Contender
in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery chronicles the career of a
boxing legend, the challenges and triumphs of a trauma survivor,
and an alcoholic's journey to sustained recovery. Gerry Cooney and
John Grady provide a detailed account of how the former contender
went from an abused childhood to becoming a two-time Golden Gloves
champion. More than just a biography, this book explores the
challenges of surviving difficult moments and overcoming obstacles
such as alcohol addiction. The authors also provide historical
perspectives of the era and behind-the-scenes insight into the
world of professional boxing. Complete with photographs from
esteemed sports photographer Joe DiMaggio and stories directly from
Cooney himself, this book offers an unprecedented look into
Cooney's life and the lessons he learned. Fans of boxing, as well
as sports enthusiasts and others recovering from addiction, will
find Gentleman Gerry a must-read.
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